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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2024 · 8 MIN

John Aldridge’s touchline temper at USA '94

from Sporting Witness · host BBC World Service

It's 30 years since John Aldridge made headlines for all the wrong reasons during a World Cup match between Ireland and Mexico. The Irish striker lost his temper with a match official, after not being allowed to take to the field as a substitute. Ireland were losing the match 2-0 and needed a goal.Aldridge and his manager, Jack Charlton, were pictured on television broadcasts around the world shouting expletives.Both were punished after the game, but when Aldridge finally was allowed on the pitch, he scored a goal to give Ireland a chance to get back into the game.He shares his memories of that day with Alan Hamilton. This episode is narrated by Tricia Penrose.A Moon Road Production for BBC World Service.(Photo: John Aldridge shouting at FIFA official. Credit: Shutterstock)

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